Authorities raided a two-hectare exclusive leisure resort in Daisy Street, Purok Six, Barangay Señora, Porac, Pampanga, where they uncovered alleged illegal activities involving Chinese nationals linked to a nearby Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub.

The resort was allegedly being utilized by Chinese nationals associated with the POGO Lucky South 99 operations in Bamban, Tarlac, and Porac, Pampanga.

During the operation, authorities discovered a concealed indoor firing range and an underground tunnel that led to a house in the middle of a lake within the resort premises.

Seized items included blades, baseball bats, and several documents.

"May mga nakuha din po tayo dito na mga baseball bats, tulad po ng mga narekober sa Lucky South 99 dun sa POGO, at saka mga posas," PCol. Jay Dimaandal, Provincial Director of Pampanga Police Provincial Office (PPO), said.

The raid also resulted in the apprehension of two owners of the Whirlwind company, who are incorporators in Lucky South 99.

Three women and three men posing as maintenance workers of the resort were also detained.

The two main subjects of the search warrant were not at the resort during the operation. The warrant was issued on allegations the subjects violated the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003.

The operation lasted for around five hours, which is nearly five kilometers away from the Lucky South 99 POGO compound.

Authorities said the construction of the mansion did not have the necessary building permit or barangay clearance.

Meanwhile, during a flag-raising ceremony at the Porac Municipal Hall morning of July 8, 2024, Mayor Jaime Napil denied any involvement of Porac in illegal POGO operations and vowed to take legal action to defend the town's reputation.

"Bilang inyong mayor, hindi ko matatanggap na patuloy na madungisan ang ating pangalan ng mga walang batayang paratang. Ang mga ganitong pahayag ay hindi lamang sumisira sa akin, kundi sa buong Porac," Napil said.

"Dahil dito, napilitan na akong maghain ng kaukulang reklamo upang ipagtanggol ang ating karangalan. Hindi tayo papayag na ang kasinungalingan ang magwagi," he added.